Check Point Certified Security Administrator (CCSA) R80 — Question 191

The Application Layer Firewalls inspect traffic through the ________ layer(s) of the TCP/IP model and up to and including the ________ layer.

Answer options

• A. Lower; Application
• B. First two; Internet
• C. First two; Transport
• D. Upper; Application

Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is A because Application Layer Firewalls operate at the lower layers of the TCP/IP model, specifically up to the Application layer. The other options incorrectly reference layers that are either too broad or not applicable to the specific function of Application Layer Firewalls.